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Crude oil boils Despite the widely held view that energy prices decline as COVID infections spread, the cost of crude and its products staged a massive rally, with crude gaining 6% on the week. Demand was not driving the heat-up, but shortages and long-term supply concerns stimulated the buying. The mysterious rise could be justified by continued reports of the omicron variant causing less severe disease than feared. Steady supply increases from Russia, OPEC producers, and the release of stockpiles from the U.S. should have held crude down, but the rally didn’t stall until Friday. ...

Leinen named Trinity’s associate director of decision support

Elliot Leinen, a graduate of North Dakota State University with a master’s in business administration, has been named associate director of decision support for Trinity Health. He has worked at Trinity for a little over a year as an administrative resident. As associate director of decision support, Leinen will work alongside ancillary and support services to help provide the highest quality services based on best practice. He’ll also support Trinity’s executive team in the decision-making process. “We’ve been pleased with Elliot’s leadership the last few months,” ...

Basin Electric approves credit to member-owners

BISMARCK -- Basin Electric Power Cooperative has announced its board of directors unanimously voted at its December meeting to approve a $30 million bill credit for Basin Electric’s member-owners. “Basin Electric’s structure and governance is based on the cooperative business model, which has proven itself time and again,” said Basin Electric CEO and General Manager Todd Telesz. “The cooperative remains in a solid financial condition and returning capital through various options to our member-owners aligns with our commitment to the membership. This action is a testament to ...

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2021 fires, flood, frost As we celebrate the calendar turning, people in Colorado are without their homes due to a fearsome fire fed by winds over 100 mph. Unfortunately, the year is ending filled with extreme natural disasters as the rest of it has been. Turkey, Siberia, and the U.S., including Lake Tahoe, went up in flames in 2021. By contrast, there was far too much moisture for some. Floods ravaged China, Europe, Australia, Malaysia, and the U.S., killing people. Hurricane Ida, the fifth strongest hurricane in history to hit the U.S., added to that. Last winter, Texans went ...

Mary Kay consultants share holiday spirit

Several Mary Kay Consultants in the area have taken the opportunity to share the holiday spirit with several people in the area. The project is called “Adopt a Grandparent” for the holidays. Consultants have partnered with Mary Kay customers, businesses, family and friends to make ...